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Home to rolling hills, sweeping valleys, sandy bays, crumbling castles, and vast national parks, Wales certainly packs a punch when it comes to places of natural beauty. We have gathered our top 5, must see nature beauty spots in Wales... It's now up to you to get out and explore them!
1) The Brecon Beacons
Approx. 1.5 hour drive from Hush Hush Glamping - see 10 Adventures or the Brecon Beacons National Park website for more information
At #1 on our top nature beauty spot in Wales, The Brecon Beacons National Park is a spectacular landscape jam-packed full of wide-open spaces, rolling hills and secluded waterfalls. It is made up of six main peaks that form a long ridge across southern Wales – for the most incredible views of the area, trek to Pen-y-Fan and gaze in awe. The region is also an International Dark Sky Reserve, so bring your binoculars for stargazing!
2) Elan Valley
Image Credits: First two images by Karl McCarthy
45 minutes drive from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here
Elan Valley just had to be on our list of top beauty spots in Wales! Hop in the car and drive just 45 minutes from Hush Hush Glamping to reach the Elan Valley Visitor’s Centre for a day full of wonder and adventure. Situated just outside the picturesque town of Rhayader, this stunning collection of dams, reservoirs and 73-mile aqueduct offer incredible scenery – a true hiker’s delight! There are 6 brilliant dams to explore: Craig Gogh, Garreg Ddu, Pen y Garreg, Caban Coch, Claerwen and Dol y Mynach. Built over 100 years ago to supply clean water to Birmingham, this impressive work of civil engineering provides much-needed natural habitats for numerous species of flora and fauna, as well as wonderful walks for visitors to enjoy.
3) Radnor Forest
15 minutes drive from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here
At #3 on our list of top nature beauty spots in Wales, Radnor Forest was once a royal hunting ground for Norman kings to hunt deer. Today, it consists of hill farms, moorlands, steep valleys, and hills and borders Hush Hush Glamping. You’ll discover more red kites than people, as the hills rise to the highest point in Radnorshire: Black Mixen. Look out for the old Birmingham Water Board sighting tower, which was used to survey the 73-mile pipeline between Elan Valley and Birmingham.
Image Credits: Visit Herefordshire
17 minutes drive from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here
Hergest Ridge straddles the English and Welsh border, running from Kington in Herefordshire to the idyllic village of Gladestry in Powys. This much-loved stretch of the Offa’s Dyke walking trail was the inspiration behind 1974 album ‘Hergest Ridge’ by Mike Oldfield; and it’s easy to see why! Drive 17 minutes from Hush Hush Glamping to the small roadside parking spot before walking 40 minutes to the cluster of monkey puzzle trees at the top which are accompanied by some pretty spectacular 360-degree views and you will likely come across the grazing wild ponies on your journey too. Finish the trip off with lunch at Maples Tearoom at Hergest Croft Gardens on your way back.
5) Four Falls Trail, Brecon Beacons
Image Credits: Michelle at The Scrapbook of Life
1.5 hour drive from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here
For the more avid hikers, this challenging 4 hour, 6-ish mile circuit encompasses not 1, not 2, but 4 little waterfalls. Michelle at The Scrapbook of Life has tried and tested the trail and has an abundance of helpful information on her website here if you want to explore the trail for yourself.
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